(Senior) Associate – Corporate, Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented (senior) associate solicitor with a background in corporate law to join a well respected and expanding law firm in Edinburgh.

The role would suit a solicitor with over five years’ PQE and a track record in dealing with a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, disposals and corporate reorganisations.

Our client is a highly ranked firm that acts for national corporates, SME’s and owner managed businesses, often completing complex and high value/profile transactions. You will inherit these clients and be tasked with helping grow the client base further.

This opportunity forms part of a succession plan and, as such you will be fully supported in progressing your career to partner.

An excellent work-life balance and salary package is on offer.

Candidates should have/be:

at least five years’ experience

had exposure to a wide range of corporate and commercial work

used to handling own workload and working with limited supervision

a network of contacts and track record of success in winning new business

excellent communication and interpersonal skills

the ability to deal with complex and high value work

a track record in delegating work as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff